"Blue Whales Resume West Coast Migration Pattern"
Blue Whales seem to be resuming a historic migration pattern between the California coast and the Gulf of Alaska for the first time since commercial whaling ended in 1965.
Source: ENS, 05/12/2009
International
"In Punjab, Crowding Onto The Cancer Train"
Every night Train No. 339 pulls out of the shabby station in the Punjabi farm town of Bathinda. It has a chilling nickname -- "the cancer train" carries some 60 patients each night to the regional cancer hospital.
Source: All Things Considered/NPR, 05/12/2009
"Managing a Flu Threat With Seasoned Urgency"
While the H1N1 "swine" flu has so far turned out to be less severe than feared, the World Health Organization's warning system is based on the extent of a disease's spread. Some are saying the system need changing in order to dial down needless anxiety.
Source: NYTimes, 05/11/2009
UN Adds 9 New Chemicals to Global Ban
Nine dangerous chemicals used in farming and industry will be added to a list of banned substances whose presence in the environment causes serious health risks, more than 160 government agreed on Saturday."
Source: Reuters, 05/10/2009
Bhopal Victims Lobby Congress
"Victims of the 1984 gas leak that killed thousands of people in Bhopal, India took their battle Thursday to the US Congress, seeking pressure on Dow Chemicals."
Source: AFP, 05/08/2009
SEJ, Groups Ask Environment Canada for Openness
Environment Canada ignored a similar letter from SEJ sent a year ago, requesting restoration of public access to science that taxpayers have paid for.
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Obstacles in Central Asia to Much-Needed Environmental Reporting
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Fungus Potentially Threatens Millions of Bats
White-nose syndrome, an increasing cause of bat mortality, is spreading. Bats play an important role in controlling insect populations and pollinating plants.
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Green Social Networks: It's Not Easy Being Green Alone
Do green social networks actually increase coherence in the environmentalist community, or are they a distraction? Are they sincere or opportunistic? Can they be used for greenwashing? All of the above?
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